I think I like running..I know those of you who know me are saying..."what's happened to Bree? Is she ok? Is she medicated? Has she lost her mind after having 3kids?" Trust me, I'm asking myself the same question, but about 3 weeks ago, I decided I had had it-I needed to exercise more, I had no money to join the gym, and no one to leave my kids with to go to the gym, and it was freezing outside, so I couldn't do anything out there (like go for a bike ride or a walk), I remembered that big flat thing in my basement, otherwise known as our treadmill. Put my but on that treadmill and have been running ever since. Somehow, my thinking about running has changed, and it has become a challenge I want to face and overcome, rather than something I just despise and want nothing to do with. I think I like running. I can't stop thinking about when my next run might be. I run slow. I run goofy, probably. I run with my ipod or pandora going (usually pandora on PINK radio). I run on the treadmill to the Today Show or LOST or GTU. I run outside with a chill in the air and I feel triumphant. I feel like I'm not 32 and I feel like I'm fighting off old age and being "uncool" with every stride I take. I feel strong and encouraged. I run slow, but that's ok. I just run and it feels good.
Baely talked me into running my first 5k on Saturday. With me promising her I run slow and it's ok to leave me, we signed up and showed up. Baely brought Miss Tally in the stroller. Our sister-in-law Sarah, showed up at the last moment, and off we went. Those two run faster than me, "it's ok," I said, "just go! I'll meet you at the finish". On went my Pandora, PINK radio, and running I went. I finished, I felt good. It was great. For me, it was a big deal. 5k, not such a big deal for most, but for a running hater turned liker, it was a big deal!
In the end, I was reminded how much I love doing things I thought I couldn't. I love doing things that make me feel powerful and strong. I love doing things that put me out of my comfort zone. I ALWAYS learn something about myself along the way-today, at this 5k, I learned that just because I'm 32, doesn't mean I can't do new things. I am strong. I am powerful. I think I like running.
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Way to go Bree! Keep it up - jump on runnersworld.com and you can print schedules for training. Get on salklakerunningcompany website and check out their calendar, there you kind find races all through Summer and Fall. I am running the 24th 10K and hopefully the Provo 1/2. Maybe it is a 32 year old thing, but the bug has bitten me too!!
Lisanne
I am so impressed. Matt loves to run. When we first got married I tried to love it too. I did the same thing as you "just go ahead of me...". I have not gone running since I had Braden. Way to go on your 5k. I have a goal to do one this summer. We will see what happens.
one runner hater conquered, millions more to go;-) i knew you'd like it!!!!!!
I'm so proud of you! I love running as well. I may be a little obsessed...it's all I think about!
Good Job!
i am so impressed! can you pass the bug this way? i always wished that i loved to run. i look at the runners and think- i am so impressed. why am i not one of them.... maybe one day then. you give me hope.
way to go bree - seriously, that's awesome. i used to love to run in high school and haven't run for years. maybe it's time to dust off the shoes!
Great outlook on running. It really is amazing how you feel after a challenging run. You are cursing it the whole time you are out there but when you are done, you are ready for the next!!!
My challenge is swimming (especially in open water). That is something you are great at so atleast you know that we all have challenges and when you turn 32... you decide to conquer. Woo hoo!
Have fun!!! The weather is getting better and better!
Nice job girl!! Keep it up!
Love it! I'm a runner too. It took me a long to say those words too. But I envy that you're a biker and a runner. I'm gotta get into spinning sometime.
Where are you? Are you running so much that you don't have time to blog. :)
lisanne
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